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Chuck Levy
Roots Music / Acoustic / Folk

"Florida Banjo Champion and Prize-Winning Fiddler"

GAINESVILLE, Florida
United States

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Member Since6/24/2007
Band Websiteoldtimecentral.com
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About Chuck Levy: Chuck Levy has earned the title of Florida's Old-Time Banjo Champ, as well as being a prize-winning Florida fiddler. Originally from Ohio, has been playing old-time music in north central Florida of the last 8 years. He is equally at home on 5 and 6 string banjos (five strings plus a short string), whether fretted or fretless, playing clawhammer and minstrel styles. He draws inspiration from the music of the Midwest, southern Appalachians, and most recently the flatlands of Florida. His repertoire includes its share of uncommon tunes as well as a few intriguing originals. He leads the string bands "Physical Medicine" and "Fear No Weevil". He is the current president of the Florida Banjo Society and a past president of the Florida State Fiddlers Association. He also performs monthly as an Artist-in-Residence for the Arts in Medicine program at Shands Hospital of the University of Florida. Chuck teaches fiddle and banjo in Gainesville, Florida, and directs the Suwannee Old-Time weekend and the Suwannee Banjo Camp. In July, 2007, Chuck spent two weeks in Gambia, Africa, studying the akonting with Jola master musicians Remi Diatta, Ekona Diatta, as well as with noted researcher and performer, Daniel Jatta. The akonting is an African 3-stringed instrument, similar in construction to the banjo, that is played in a clawhammer-like style. Organizational Responsibilities and Consulting Founder and President of the Florida Banjo Society, 2006-2008 Director: Oldtime Banjo Contest at the Florida Folk Festival: 2005-6 This is an annual contest that draws competitors from Florida and neighboring states. Co-Director and instructor: Suwannee Banjo Camp:2007, 2008 The Suwannee Banjo Camp gathers some of the nations most prominent banjoists for a weekend of performance and instruction Director and Instructor: Suwannee Old-Time Camp 2006, 2007 The Oldtime Camp presents national and Florida performers on guitar, voice, banjo and fiddle for a weekend of performance and instruction Banjo Design Consultant to Goldtone: 2006 Goldtone manufactures musical instruments including banjos, guitars, and mandolins. President of the Florida State Fiddlers Association: 2002-4 The FSFA promotes oldtime and fiddle music throughout Florida and holds a yearly convention with a string band contest and also conducts a fiddle contest at the Florida Folk Festival Instructor: Beginning fiddle, Suwannee Old Time Camp 2005 Competitions: 2006: 2nd Place: Florida State Fiddle Contest 2006: 1st Place Florida Old-Time Music Championships: Banjo 2005: 1st Place: Florida State Banjo Contest 2005: 2nd Place: Southeast Pickin’ & Fiddlin’Contest: Old-Time Banjo 2005: 3rd Place: Southeast Pickin’ & Fiddlin’Contest: Old-Time Fiddle 2004: 1st Place: Florida State Fiddlers Association Annual String Band Contest (Fiddle) 2004: 2nd Place: Florida State Fiddle Contest 2004: 4th Place Florida Old-Time Music Championships: Banjo 2004: 3rd Place: Florida State Banjo Contest 2004: 1st Place: Florida State Fiddlers Association Annual String Band Contest (Fiddle) 2001: 1st Place: Florida State Fiddlers Association Annual String Band Contest (Fiddle) 2001: 2nd Place: Florida State Fiddlers Association Annual String Band Contest (Banjo) 2000: 2nd Place: Florida State Fiddlers Association Annual String Band Contest (Banjo)

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Lonely Heroes [New Acoustic EP!]





Jul 5 2008 12:44 PM

Lonely Heroes

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Howell Osborne





Jul 3 2008 3:07 PM


Have a GREAT 4th! ~ Howell
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Jun 30 2008 4:51 PM

Thank you for the kind words about my music. The temptation is truly enormous to sit down right now and document my African experiences . But the story is fairly long and complex, and deserves some work.
Right now, as a lawyer, I have a few clients who, I am sure, would prefer that I concentrate on getting them out of jail; and that is what I guess I must do.
I will try to write something very soon about Africa, and add it to my page, and I will be sure to alert you to its existence. Thanks again for taking the time to listen to some of my music.
Lonely Heroes [New Acoustic EP!]





Jun 25 2008 10:23 AM

I dont know.
But I think we should!
Mississippi Blue





Jun 22 2008 5:07 AM

A Friend Is Like A Four Leaf Clover:
Hard To Find And Lucky To Have!
Have A Great And Wonderful Week!
Hope Everything Goes Well !
A Big Hug For Your Friendship!
K.C. McKanzie





Jun 16 2008 4:07 AM

pleased to meet you!
k.c.
The Road Brothers





Jun 16 2008 2:40 AM

Its a good idea to play in florida, but we need more contacts to make a little tour possible.
Greetings from Germany
Claytous Straw





Jun 15 2008 11:43 AM

Hey, i know the Banjoree, Reinhard Gress is one of the guys organizing this event and he is also a great oldtime music "collector", he knows Andreas. Yeah, i hope that i will be there next year... Greetings Sebastian
Claytous Straw





Jun 15 2008 4:24 AM

Hey, yeah i know it is unusual to find some german oldtime pickers...but there allready exist a small community here...and thanks god for the internet to getting closer to american banjo players to learn from them.
Greetings from Germany, Sebastian
Morgan





Jun 15 2008 2:19 AM

GO TO PROFILEDESIRE.COM
kendl





Jun 6 2008 12:05 AM

Thanks Chuck, good pickin's!
The Jim Crozier Band





Jun 4 2008 5:35 AM

Greetings Chuck, from Wakulla County.

- Talkin' to the People gonna' Save Our World! -

...may Nola's Muse find you well...

jc

Lauren





Jun 1 2008 10:04 PM



You didn't hold your ribbon high enough to make it in the picture! Good to see you at the festival, as always.
Two Piece Root





May 23 2008 3:59 AM

THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS AND YOUR FRIENDSHIP...LOVE YOUR PICKIN STYLES.

BEST WISHES,

TWO PIECE ROOT
Morgan





May 16 2008 10:29 PM

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May 6 2008 4:36 AM

Chuck,

Thanks for the kind words and the wonderful playing at your end. Maybe our paths will cross at a festival this summer and we'll have a tune.

Until then, all best.

BORN OLD
Miki





Apr 23 2008 4:01 PM

Best Regards!
Judy





Apr 19 2008 9:52 AM

Hey Chuck! Thanks for the comment! I found you on Sheila Kay Adam's page and caught a listen! Great playing! Sheila is a dear friend of mine in real life.
Have a great day!
Diane White





Apr 12 2008 5:32 AM

Hi Chuck!

Great music. Thanks for sharing with me.

Cheers!

Diane

www. dianewhite. com
Cliff Stoner





Apr 11 2008 10:23 PM

Thanks! The banjo is still a work in progress, but its coming. I'm looking for a bass and guitar player to go along with it. Keep in touch.
Cliff
Jet Weston & his Atomic Ranch Hands





Apr 6 2008 9:05 AM

New Jersey ain't got but one fiddle player.Wish you were here,My music without fiddle is like a planet without air.
yer pal
Jet Weston
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.....Lovin the Banjer too..............
Cecil Gillikin





Apr 5 2008 8:01 AM

Thanks alot Chuck.That's a great looking banjo.
Cecil
Stevie Lawrence





Apr 4 2008 11:52 PM

Hi Chuck
Thanks for accepting and checking out the music.
All the best feom Glasgow
Cheers
Stevie
Howell Osborne





Apr 4 2008 4:07 AM

Thanks Chuck for being my newest MySpace friend.
You sound great! ~ Howell
Gokh-Bi System aka GBS





Mar 31 2008 4:19 PM

Thanks for the add
Diz





Mar 31 2008 5:39 AM

Hi Chuck,
Thanks for adding me!
Go well,
Diz